Some popular St Patrick’s Day dishes include corned beef, colcannon, soda bread, and anything green. You might think your options are limited since you’re on the keto diet. But, you’d be glad to know that there are low carb versions of your favorite St Patrick’s Day dishes, allowing you to continue the tradition without getting kicked out of ketosis.
Below are some of these recipes but also check out these Low Carb and Keto St. Patrick’s Day Recipes and these low carb St Patrick’s Day Meal Ideas.
And to finish off your meal why not make this Keto Bailey’s Cream Irish Coffee Recipe?
St Patrick’s Day Dishes
1. Fried Eggs in Green Pepper Rings
While these Fried Eggs in Green Pepper Rings are not traditionally Irish, they can make a fun addition to your St Patrick’s celebration, especially since the peppers are green and shaped like a shamrock.
Made by Sandy of Reluctant Entertainer, these appetizers are super easy to make and made only of two main ingredients, eggs and green peppers. If you’re too busy to make fancy appetizers, this would be the perfect low carb recipe.
2. Low Carb Avocado Deviled Eggs
These Avocado Deviled Eggs are another appetizer that suits the “green theme” of the St Patrick’s celebration. It’s a unique and tasty twist on the classic deviled eggs, guaranteed to delight your guests, even those not following the keto diet.
Made by Michelle of The Gracious Wife, these deviled eggs have no mayonnaise. Instead, the recipe calls for creamy and buttery avocados for the filling. Each contains only 1 gram of net carbs per serving, so it’s the perfect appetizer for any low carb diet.
3. Keto Corned Beef and Cabbage with Radish
No St. Patrick’s Day celebration is complete without the traditional corned beef and cabbage. For a low carb version of this sumptuous dish, follow Emily’s Keto Corned Beef and Cabbage with Radish recipe over at Hip2Keto.
It’s a low carb version of the traditional corned beef and cabbage recipe, but this recipe has radishes instead of potatoes. It tastes just as good, but with only 7 grams of net carbs per serving, you can enjoy it without the guilt.
4. Keto Roasted Cabbage Steaks
If you’re following a Plant-based Keto Diet or have some guests who are vegetarian or vegan, try these Keto Roasted Cabbage Steaks made by Romana of Tastylicious. They are among the easiest and healthiest St Patrick’s Day Dishes and take less than 30 minutes to make.
All you need to do is prepare the cabbage steaks and bake them for up to 30 minutes. If you’re not on a plant-based diet, you can serve these cabbage steaks with meat or corned beef.
5. Keto Creamed Spinach
Want some greens, but need something besides cabbage? Try this delicious Keto Creamed Spinach from My Keto Kitchen. With baby spinach and cream as the main ingredients, this dish can also work well for vegetarians.
Related reading: Health Benefits of Kale and Spinach for Keto
It’s a very simple dish, yet you’ll love how creamy and tasty this dish is! And with only 2 grams of carbs, you won’t have to worry about ruining your low carb diet.
6. Low Carb Colcannon St Patrick’s Day Dishes
Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish made of mashed potatoes and cabbages and has become a popular St Patrick’s Day Dishes in the US. If you want to serve this dish, here’s a low carb Colcannon recipe from Kalyn’s Kitchen for a low carb take of this traditional dish.
Instead of potatoes, pureed cauliflower and cabbages are used as alternatives, which are both suitable for the keto diet. Each serving of this dish contains only 6 grams of net carbs, making it safe for the keto diet.
Related reading: What Are Net Carbs And Why Are They Important?
7. Keto Cabbage and Sausage Alfredo
Want to serve a classic cabbage dish but prefer something a little easier? Try this delicious Keto Cabbage and Sausage Alfredo recipe from Jessica of Primal Edge Health. It’s a quick 30-minute meal that’s healthy, delicious, and guaranteed low carb.
While the recipe uses Italian sausage, you can choose smoked sausage or another type of sausage you like. Like other keto skillet meals, this recipe is quick and easy, perfect for busy individuals.
8. Green Keto Fathead Pizza
This Green Fathead Pizza from Libby of Ditch the Carbs is another recipe to try if you’re looking for Vegetarian St Patrick’s Day Dishes. It’s basically a keto pizza topped with greens, mint, and feta.
The flathead dough is guaranteed low in carbs and made using mozzarella, cream cheese, and almond flour. Once you have the dough, all you need to do is to add the toppings and bake in a preheated oven.
9. Keto Irish Soda Bread to go with your St Patrick’s Day Dishes
Sliced thickly and smothered with butter, often served alongside corned beef and cabbage, Irish soda bread adds a festive flair to every St. Patrick’s Day meal. However, the traditional recipe uses wheat flour and buttermilk, two ingredients high in carbs.
For a low carb take on this bread, refer to this Keto Irish Soda Bread recipe from Carine of Sweet As Honey. It used almond flour, the perfect alternative to wheat flour. The buttermilk is also made with low carb ingredients, such as almond milk and butter.
Related reading: Low Carb Bread Recipes
10. St Patrick’s Day Keto Cupcakes
Green is the theme of St. Patrick’s Day, mainly because of Ireland’s nickname, “The Emerald Isle.” So, it makes sense that most Patrick’s Day desserts are green.
For inspiration, try these St Patrick’s Day Keto Cupcakes from Tisa of My Sweet Keto. The cupcakes are made with almond flour and coconut flour, while the frosting uses cream cheese, butter, and matcha powder.
Check out this Cinnamon Frappuccino Keto Cupcakes recipe for an alternative or these Keto Chocolate Cupcakes with Coffee Icing.
11. Keto Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream
This Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream from Asian Keto Kitchen is another delicious keto dessert perfect for your St Patrick’s Day celebration. It’s a healthy take on your favorite ice cream, made without dairy, eggs, or sugar. It’s not only low in carbs, but it’s also ideal for vegans.
Related reading: Keto Holiday Desserts – Easy and Delicious
The ingredients consist of coconut milk, matcha powder, powdered erythritol, Stevia extract powder, Xanthan gum, and vodka. All are low in carbs, with each serving of this ice cream containing only 4.93 grams of net carbs.
12. Keto Shamrock Shake
Delight your guests with this delectable Keto Shamrock Shake from Hip2Keto. It’s a low-carb take on the famous Shamrock Shake from McDonald’s.
To make it keto-friendly, it is sweetened with erythritol, while the rest of the ingredients are all low carb, such as heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, and Xanthan gum. You can also add chunks of sugar-free dark chocolate for a mint chocolate chip version of this delicious shake.
An alternative to this recipe check out this Healthy Keto St Patrick’s Day Smoothie.
